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Council Agenda November 21, 2005
ACTION AGENDA
November 21, 2005
6:00 P.M., Council Chambers
General Council Members MAYOR Zone Council Members
Don Landrith Phil Stinnett Gary Shaw
Phil Stinnett Vesta Grindstaff
Mike Woolston Richard H. Russell
Bob Harrington Jon Tupper
Guy Palmieri (Mayor Pro Tem)
1. Call to Order
Invocation – read by City Clerk, Barbara Hogelin
Pledge of Allegiance – led by Mayor Stinnett
2. Roll Call –all were present
3. Finalization of Consent Agenda
4. Presentations
SWEARING IN CEREMONY – State of Missouri – Real Estate Commission -
Doris Carlin by Mayor Phil Stinnett – Mayor Stinnett read the Proclamation and
made the performed the swearing in of Mrs. Doris Carlin to the State Real Estate
Commission for the State of Missouri.
5. Citizen Requests and Petitions
Jack Stults, 1 Ridgeway Court, requests to address council concerning miscellaneous
issues, public safety, public works and city code issues. Mr. Stults did not appear.
6. Public Hearings
7. Consent Agenda
Minutes of the November 7, 2005 Council Meeting
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-035 -A RESOLUTION ordering the Empire District Electric
company to install high pressure sodium street lights at the following locations: 1), 32nd &
Jennifer, 2), West 22nd & Schifferdecker, 3), In the 1500 block of South Annie Baxter Ave.,
4), 33rd & Ferguson Rd, 5), In the 2900 block of North Hickory Ave., 6), In the 3000 block of
Anyone wishing to address the Council should step to the Podium and state their name and address. If the matter
is not a Public Hearing, a request to speak to the Council should be prepared prior to the meeting. Speaking time
will be limited to five minutes.
Sound enhancement units are available for hearing impaired customers. You will be asked to provide a form of
identification as security, which will be returned when you return the unit.
If you are in need of disability related auxiliary aids or services, contact the City Clerks Office at (417) 624-0820 ext.
220. Forty-eight hours notice is requested.
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North Michigan Ave., 7), 1009 North Byers Ave., 8), 309 East 33rd Street the exact location
to be determined by the Department of Public Works.
8. Resolutions
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-036 – A RESOLUTION directing Staff to delay the acceptance
and processing of applications for preliminary plat approval within a certain area of the
City of Joplin, Missouri, and for a specified time frame. Motion by Mr. Palmieri,
Second by Mr. Landrith to approve Resolution No. 2005-036. Voting in favor were
Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw,
Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0.
9. Ordinances – Emergency
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005 – 035 - AN ORDINANCE amending Section 46-3, Council
Zones., of the Joplin Municipal Code, to include certain recently annexed properties; and,
containing an emergency clause. Motion by Mr. Harrington, Second by Mr. Woolston to
Adopt Council Bill No. 2005-035. Voting in favor were Council Members: Grindstaff,
Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9.
Nays: 0. Ordinance No. 2005-193
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005 – 187 - AN ORDINANCE - approving the contract with
CAMCOR Environmental for the demolition of structure(s) and clearing of lot area located at
713 Connor in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for the amount of Two Thousand Four Hundred
Forty Nine and no/100 Dollars ($2,449.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid;
how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause. Motion by
Mr. Woolston, Second by Mr. Landrith to Adopt Council Bill No. 2005-187. Voting in
favor were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell,
Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0. Ordinance No. 2005-194
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005 – 188 - AN ORDINANCE approving the contract with B & D
Yardbuilders for the demolition of structure(s) and clearing of lot area located at 1730
Indiana in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for the amount of Two Thousand Seven Hundred
Twenty Five and no/100 Dollars ($2,725.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid;
how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause. Motion by
Mr. Landrith, Second by Mr. Harrington to Table Council Bill No. 2005-188 for 60
days to allow Ms Chapman to get her items out of the house and take care of the
removal of the house. Voting in favor were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington,
Landrith, Palmieri, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 8. Nays: 1, Russell.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005 -189 - AN ORDINANCE approving the contract with B & D
Yardbuilders for the demolition of structure(s) and clearing of lot area located at 410 West
32nd in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for the amount of Two Thousand Seven Hundred and
no/100 Dollars ($2,700.00); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment
thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause. Motion by Mr. Shaw, Second
by Mr. Landrith to Adopt Council Bill No. 2005-189. Voting in favor were Council
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Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper
and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0. Ordinance No. 2005-194
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005-190 - AN ORDINANCE approving an agreement with
Johnathan W. & Tracey L. Elsten to provide residential sanitary sewer to property located
1839 White Oak Drive, Joplin, MO 64801, authorizing the City Manager to execute said
agreement for and on behalf of the City; and containing an emergency clause. Motion by
Mr. Russell, Second by Mr. Landrith to Adopt Council Bill No. 2005-190. Voting in
favor were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell,
Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0. Ordinance No. 2005-195
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005 - 403 - AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin,
through the Department of the Community Development Block Grant Program, to enter into
an Agreement with The H.O.U.S.E. Inc.; authorizing the Director of the Community
Development Block Grant Program to execute an Agreement for and on behalf of the City of
Joplin to provide funds for costs of sewer lines form residence at 230 North Joplin to the
main line at the alley to be replaced of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents
($3,500.00) from Community Development Block Grant Funds, Grant No. B-05-MC-29-
0008; and containing an emergency clause. Motion by Mr. Landrith, Second by Mr.
Tupper to Adopt Council Bill No. 2005-403. Voting in favor were Council Members:
Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and
Woolston, 9. Nays: 0. Ordinance No. 2005-196
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005 – 404 - AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin,
through the Department of the Community Development Block Grant Program, to enter into
an Agreement with The Independent Living Center, Inc., authorizing the Director of the
Community Development Block Grant Program to execute an Agreement for and on behalf
of the City of Joplin to provide funds for costs of changes performed to homes include
exterior and interior ramps, widening of doorways, grab bar installations, exterior handrails
for steps, some bathroom remodels, and other miscellaneous for persons living in the city of
Joplin; appropriating funds for the payment of Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($5,000.00) from Community Development Block Grant Funds, Grant No. B-05-MC-29-
0008; and containing an emergency clause. Motion by Mr. Tupper, Second by Mr.
Woolston to Adopt Council Bill No. 2005-404. Voting in favor were Council Members:
Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and
Woolston, 9. Nays: 0. Ordinance No. 2005-197
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005 - 405 - AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin, through
the Department of the Community Development Block Grant Program, to enter into an
Agreement with Joplin Family Y, authorizing the Director of the Community Development
Block Grant Program to execute an Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Joplin to
provide funds for costs of reduced rates for the summer Day Camp program as well as
reduces youth and teen memberships; appropriating funds for the payment of Eight Thousand
Dollars and No Cents ($8,000.00) from Community Development Block Grant Funds, Grant
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No. B-05-MC-29-0008; and containing an emergency clause. Motion by Mr. Landrith,
Second by Mrs. Grindstaff to Adopt Council Bill No. 2005-405. Voting in favor were
Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett,
Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0. Ordinance No. 2005-198
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005 - 406 - AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin, through
the Department of the Community Development Block Grant Program, to enter into an
Agreement with Lafayette House, authorizing the Director of the Community Development
Block Grant Program to execute an Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Joplin to
provide funds for costs of outdoor play equipment for the children they serve; appropriating
funds for the payment of Three Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($3,000.00) from
Community Development Block Grant Funds, Grant No. B-05-MC-29-0008; and containing
an emergency clause. Motion by Mr. Harrington, Second by Mrs. Grindstaff to Adopt
Council Bill No. 2005-406. Voting in favor were Council Members: Grindstaff,
Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9.
Nays: 0. Ordinance No. 2005-199
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005 - 407 - AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin, through
the Department of the Community Development Block Grant Program, to enter into an
Agreement with Joplin Parks & Recreation Street Smart After School Program, authorizing
the Director of the Community Development Block Grant Program to execute an Agreement
for and on behalf of the City of Joplin to provide funds for after school program scholarships
to low and moderate income families; appropriating funds for the payment of Ten Thousand
Dollars and No Cents ($10,000.00) from Community Development Block Grant Funds,
Grant No. B-05-MC-29-0008; and containing an emergency clause. Motion by Mr.
Landrith, Second by Mr. Harrington to Adopt Council Bill No. 2005-407. Voting in
favor were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell,
Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0. Ordinance No. 2005-200
10. Ordinances – First Reading
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005-033 -AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 86-5, Fees at
Schifferdecker Golf Course., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Joplin, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new Section 86-5, Fees at Schifferdecker Golf Course., of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Joplin to implement certain fees. Motion by Mr. Woolston,
Second by Mr. Russell, to Pass Council Bill No. 2005-033 on First Reading and
Advance to Second and Third Reading. Voting in favor were Council Members:
Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and
Woolston, 9. Nays: 0.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2005-034 - AN ORDINANCE enacting a new Section 66-1 Employee
Suggestion Program in the Joplin City Code establishing an Employee Suggestion Program
for the employees of the City of Joplin, Missouri and establishing the guidelines and policies
governing the same. Motion by Mr. Woolston, Second by Mr. Palmieri, to Pass Council
Bill No. 2005-034 on First Reading and Advance to Second and Third Reading. Voting
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in favor were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell,
Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2004-036 - AN ORDINANCE approving Redevelopment Project VI
of the North Park Crossing Tax Increment Financing Plan as a Redevelopment Project and
adopting Tax Increment Financing therein. Motion by Mr. Tupper, Second by Mrs.
Grindstaff, to Pass Council Bill No. 2004-036 on First Reading and Advance to Second
and Third Reading. Voting in favor were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington,
Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2004-662 - AN ORDINANCE approving the Redevelopment Project
for Parcel C of the 1717 Market Place Tax Increment Financing Plan and adopting Tax
Increment Financing therein. Motion by Mr. Harrington, Second by Mr. Tupper, to Pass
Council Bill No. 2004-662 on First Reading and Advance to Second and Third Reading.
Voting in favor were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri,
Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2004-664 - AN ORDINANCE approving the Redevelopment Project
for Parcel E of the 1717 Market Place Tax Increment Financing Plan and adopting Tax
Increment Financing therein. Motion by Mr. Tupper, Second by Mr. Russell, to Pass
Council Bill No. 2004-664 on First Reading and Advance to Second and Third Reading.
Voting in favor were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri,
Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2004-666 - AN ORDINANCE approving the Redevelopment Project
for Parcel G of the 1717 Market Place Tax Increment Financing Plan and adopting Tax
Increment Financing therein. Motion by Mr. Woolston, Second by Mr. Tupper, to
Amend the legal description on Council Bill No. 2004-666. Voting in favor were
Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett,
Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0.
Motion by Mr. Woolston, Second by Mr. Tupper, to Pass Amended Council Bill No.
2004-666 on First Reading and Advance to Second and Third Reading. Voting in favor
were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith, Palmieri, Russell, Shaw,
Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0.
11. Ordinances – Second Reading
12. Ordinances - Third Reading
13. Unfinished Business – Motion by Mr. Tupper, Second by Mr. Landrith to award the
Council employee compensations that was discussed at the October 24, 2005 special
meeting. Voting in favor were Council Members: Grindstaff, Harrington, Landrith,
Palmieri, Russell, Shaw, Stinnett, Tupper and Woolston, 9. Nays: 0.
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14. New Business
Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Hogelin, City Clerk